Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-04

tribute to her fame. In her memory
present to you this emblem, the flag of
our country, the grandest nation on the
face of the globe. l congratulate you
upon the wisdom of your organization,
and may this flag ever float over you,
shielding you with its protecting folds,
and may it always carry with it the
sacred feelings of liberty, union and fra.
ternity. Accept it with my sincere
wishes for your happiness and pros
perity. A. f. CoRoNEL.
Los Angeles, July 3, 1887.
Hon. R. F. Del Vale elqouently re-
sponded to Mr.. Coronel's address. In
accepting his beautiful gilt, he would
go farther back in the history of Cali
fornia than the 49ers. For fifty years
Mr.. Coronel has been citizen of Los
Angeles. The archives of this city at
test to his public services as far back as
that; and the archives of the capitol of
the State show that be has filed the
highest positions with credit and honor
to himself, whether it was as legis-
lator in the convention founding the new
State, as a delegate making salutary
laws to guide it. or as its trusted Treas
urer to guard the funds of the Common.
wealth. In all places and at all times
he has proven the able and true man of
the people. In accepting the beautiful
emblem, they took it with deep feeling
of love, affection and gratitude. The
mantle which you so honorably and
gracefully wore must fall on younger
shoulders, But where was the
Elisha upon whose frame its ample
folds would fiji? You have
we'll portrayed the reasons why our
Parlor was named Ramona. As per.
sonal friend of the brilliant lady, who
has immortalized in her book the man.
ners of the native Californians, we are
very closely drawn to her memory
through you. Some OF US are without
those parents, who were so dear to us.
In our parlor we shall bring them back
in memory and perpetuate their virtues.
Oar future actions shall reflect no dis
credit upon them, to whom we look
back as our models and exemplars. |
you the greatest prosperity, we
,hall unfold the beautiful emblem of our |
Liberty at the head of our march, and
we shall enshrine it on the altar of our
raternity-not only for our own con.
but that all Native Sons who
hall come hereafter may be patriotic.
lily inspired by its stars, which shall
De handed down by us to our successors
ls bright as those which appear in the
irmament on high. |
Col. James ]. Ayers was then called
or, and in response made a short ad-
lress complimentary of the spirit which
prompted the presentation and OF the
Order which so we'll deserved the com.
,liment.
Hon. r. F. Del Vale then adjourned
he meeting SO that the members of both
'arlors might come forward and each
personally thank Mr.. Hellman, Mayor
Workman and MIR. Coronel.
OF THE FLAGS AND BAN.
The banner of Los Angeles Parlor
ears upon one side an orange grove and
Vineyard, the vines and trees in fruit
nd flower. A bear is browsing upon
he grapevines. Above is panel of red
ilk bearing in gold letters the words:
Los Angeles Parlor No. 49," The
'ainting is upon white silk ground,
nd underneath in artistic letters are
N. S. G. W." The reverse side of the
'anuer is in deep blue silk with gold let.
ers setting forth the Inscriptions: I'm
tituted November 18th, 1884" The
taft is of polished walnut, surmounted
IN top with a large golden eagle. The
,anner is deeply fringed with heavy
old embroidery and large gold tassels.
The crossbar is Of gilt, several inches in
iameter,
The banner of Ramona Parlor No.
90 is on one side white silk with the
,hapel of Ramona truthfully and realis'
ically painted in the center. This is
he place where Ramona was wont to
'r ay, and is peculiarly appropriate. A
'ear stands gazing at the chapel. Above,
IN blue silk and in gold letters, are the
words: "Ramona Parlor l09." The re.
'erse side is of red silk, with the words:
Instituted June 9. 1887" The rest
# the banner is similar to that of Los
Angeles parlor.
The flag is beautiful piece of work
nanship. 1t is of heavy silk, trimmed
With silver bullion, and has the words:
Ramona Parlor lO9, N. s. G.. W" en-
'lazoned upon it in graceful and striking
old letters. The body of the pole of /
he flag, as well as of the banners, con.
aims silver plate on which is engraved
he name of the donor and the date OF |
A golden eagle also sur
mounts the top of the flagstaff.